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Medtronic

Medtronic sheds 2,000 jobs worldwide, 500 in Minnesota

Medtronic is eliminating 2,000 jobs worldwide, including 500 in Minnesota, in a move that is part of an industry trend to consolidate and shed employees in struggling...

Minneapolis

Minneapolis school enrolls parents for reading gains

In three months, Jackie Ponce-Chacon has caught up to her sixth-grade reading level and is aiming to be a full grade level ahead by the time school lets out. Her leap in...

Best Buy

Best Buy reports first-quarter loss on restructuring costs

Best Buy Co. Inc. on Tuesday reported a loss for its fiscal first quarter as it sold its stake in Best Buy Europe and works on a turnaround plan that includes cutting costs...